Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

TRU Colors Releases 1st Beer by Active Gang Members

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The first beer from TRU Colors, the brewery that employs more than 70 active gang members in an effort to stop violence through economic opportunity, is hitting shelves this week across North Carolina. TRULight, an above-premium light lager, will be … Continue reading →

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Prisoner Wine Launches a Luxury Red Blend

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Prisoner Wine Co. launches Saldo, a new luxury Red Blend to build upon its popular Zinfandel bottling. It will be available nationwide in October 2021. Developed by Prisoner Wine Co.’s Director of Winemaking, Chrissy Wittmann, and Saldo’s newly-appointed lead winemaker, … Continue reading →

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Sazerac Releasing 2d Edition of Mister Sam

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

It’s a tribute to Sam Bronfman, “Mister Sam,” who immigrated to Canada from Imperial Russia in the late 1800s and proceeded to build largest and most successful distilled spirits company in the world.   Bronfman’s formula was simple:  Make and blend … Continue reading →

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4 Hand Brewing Launches Line of Aged Spirits

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

4 Hands Brewing Co., St. Louis, introduced Withered Oak,  an innovative line of aged spirits. Withered Oak Straight Bourbon and Rye bottles will be available for purchase only at 4 Hands Brewing Co. and not available in off-premise retailers. Select … Continue reading →

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Tri-Vin Imports to Rep Grace O’Malley, Proclamation in Metro NY

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Grace O’Malley and Proclamation, two premium Irish whiskey and spirits brands named Tri-Vin Imports, a New York-based importer and distributor of craft spirits and fine wine, their distributor in the  New York Metro area. Grace O’Malley first launched in the … Continue reading →

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Napa Valley Wine Academy to Train Grocer’s Wine Stewards

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Napa Valley Wine Academy (NVWA)has developed a proprietary certification program for professional wine stewards in an unprecedented partnership with Albertsons Companies, a leading food and drug retailer with more than 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. … Continue reading →

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